baseless
Example Sentences
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"Any insinuation, without evidence, that a member of the government engaged in these acts is baseless and irresponsible," a White House spokesperson told several media outlets.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
And on the Epstein files, they said the latest claims unveiled “are completely baseless accusations, backed by zero credible evidence.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
Following the arrest Lord Mandelson's lawyers complained about the decision to detain him and said it was prompted by a "baseless" suggestion he was planning to "take up permanent residence abroad".
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
They had hurled baseless accusations at me and I felt that there could be no ground of trust between us.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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